Latest from Bay of Plenty

Luke Kirkness: It's time to change how we reward Lotto winners

OPINION: It's time to change how we reward Lotto winners in New Zealand.

World-stage: Dreams come true for hard-working dance crew

Hip hop crew Outkast, has been selected to represent NZ at the International World Champs.

'Harsh': No refunds in Links Ave trial, council decides

Not refunding the fines has been called "disappointing" and "particularly harsh".

5600 sign petition for investigation into alleged 'abuse' at Bethlehem College

The school is also investigating after fruit was thrown at students at a silent protest.

Disabled teen's 'can-do' attitude shines on rugby field

The student, born with partly-formed arms, is competing in an annual rugby tournament.

Tearful reunion as Tim the tabby found almost two months after trip to tip

The unfortunate feline hitched a ride to the transfer station and scarpered.

Opinion: Credit noose may get tighter, not lead to more home loan approvals

Tweaks to the CCCFA a "band-aid" as more loan applications could be declined than before.

'X factor': Region's richest pay 425pc above Mount Maunganui's average

OneRoof's Property Rich List reveals where the wealthy buy in the Bay of Plenty

Danger zones: Warning for Mt Ruapehu visitors as eruption risk rises

Ski season visitors will need to check for hazard zones before arriving.

Marriage is between man and woman: School under fire for 'discriminatory' statement

But the school says the statement is to "transparently explain" its philosophy.

Bowel cancer: 44,000 Bay residents finally eligible for screening programme

The Bay of Plenty DHB is the last DHB nationally to roll out the programme.

Options for racecourse's future to be decided

Tauranga City Council commissioners will meet on Monday to pick plans for consultation.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Luxon should have gone further in condemning racism

OPINION: Luxon should call out the racists at every opportunity,

Opinion: How we're missing the chance to punish bad drivers

Luke Kirkness says the law is the law, and if you break it, you should be punished.

'Long way to go': Return to normal a struggle for most businesses

Actual retail sales values increased in the Bay of Plenty in Q1 but how do retailers feel?

'Squashed in together': Overcrowding in mental health units raises assault risk - nurses

Seclusion areas were used for patients to sleep in in 'extreme cases'.